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Not without good reason is this beautiful land called "Gateway to the West" named after the Missouri Indians tribe, meaning "town of the large canoes". With a wide range of the comfortable and stylish bed and breakfast available in whatever region you decide Missouri State is the ideal getaway that will continue to amaze and impress you, combined with glorious vistas and excellent sightseeing in a vast, varied and vibrant state providing a spectrum of activities, you have a vacation combination second to none, this is the ultimate experience! With its landscape of lakes and fast flowing rivers, Missouri is steeped in history and natural beauty, leaving the visitor with strong and lasting memories
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Missouri is far from untouched by tourism, but there is still ample space for relaxation, inspiration and no matter what time of year you decide to travel, your adventure begins here!
Two of America's greatest waterways, the Mississippi and the Missouri rivers wind gracefully across the state through scenic valleys and wooded forests, where you can enjoy the shadows of the mountains and the sparkling Osage Lakes in the west and the glorious Mark Twain National Park and the attractive Ozark city of Branson in the south to the River Heritage in the east where you too can experience the magnificent discovery of Lewis and Clark who started and ended their 1804 Corps of Discovery in Saint Charles, near Saint Louis and meet the friendly neighborliness as you navigate your own path through the many scenic rivers of the wonderful Missouri State, making this region a perfect contrast to the cosmopolitan cities of Warrensburg and Warsaw in the beautiful Osage Lakes region to Hermann and Columbia in the Ozark, Kansas City, Liberty and Independence in the west and Hannibal to the north, allowing for city sightseeing as well as natural wonders from where you'll find peace and solitude to a rich cultural experience together with fine dining, excellent bed and breakfast establishments catering for all tastes.
Worthy of a visit that draws a crowd, is the most famous stretch of the Mississippi River known as the Mark Twain Region near Hannibal, where the author created the legendary adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In this historic town where he was born, you'll find memorabilia of Twain's boyhood home and the museum is filled with his manuscripts and other important historical mementos, still kept in its mid 1800s appearance. Friendly river towns and villages make up this famous region and the state historic site is preserved within Mark Twain State Park.
All across the state, you'll find plenty of opportunities to take home Missouri memories. Visit one of the world's largest malls a shoppers' paradise in Kansas City or if you like country music then you have come to the right spot in the Lake of the Ozarks which is also renowned as being the region's premiere vacation getaway for all the family including many golf courses for the keen golfer. Boasting more than 1,150 miles of shoreline, the lakes twists and turns through the scenic Ozark hills. Besides water sports and fishing, you can explore some interesting caves, play a round of premier golf on the numerous golf courses and with all the malls and boutiques it make this area a year-round mecca for shoppers. Near Camdenton you may want to visit the ruins of a 60-room castle, or Branson, America's new live-entertainment capital offering non-stop family fun highlighted by more than 90 music/variety shows. Surrounded by beautiful crystal-blue lakes and forested hills, Lake Taneycomo offers excellent fishing in its trout filled waters, a sheer delight for anglers and boaters alike with all the water recreation one can imagine winding its way through lush valleys up to Rockaway Beach with more angling opportunities and numerous public fishing docks offering bait, tackle and boat rentals.
Tall wooded bluffs tower majestically above the Mighty Mississippi River in this picturesque section of River Heritage, through the gentle countryside with quaint villages and pretty towns providing excellent bed and breakfast accommodation with charming turn-of-the-century architecture buildings, fine restaurants, shops and endless activities. Nearby are miles of canoeing rivers, including the Jack's Fork and Current taking paddlers through the picturesque woods and bluffs near Eminence. Try the beautiful colonial village of St. Genevieve with its historic buildings built in the French Creole style, here you can browse Indian artifacts and Civil War relics at the Museum, or visit the trail of tears State Park in Jackson and marvel at the Mississippi from limestone scenic bluffs surrounded by splendid forested hillsides.
Another interesting region for the great outdoors is Kirksville that lures travellers intent on enjoying plenty of fun with a choice of the two large state conservation areas of Big Creek and Sugar Creek with muskellunge fishing at Hazel Creek Lake and Thousand Hills State Park. Nearby is Brunswick where in autumn and spring you're sure to see wild geese, the area also attracts numerous flocks of migrating waterfowl and shorebirds and is known as the ‘Wild Goose Capital of the World.' Mark Twain National Forest makes up for a large part of the region and the surroundings add to a diverse selection of activities. Choose from one of the elegant bed and breakfast for a memorable stay in Missouri State, simply charming, charmingly simple!
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Discover the beautiful landscape and delve into Missouri Osage Lakes region of crystal clear lakes, culture, state parks, varied attractions and warm hospitality in stylish bed and breakfast accommodations nestled all around the Missouri Osage Lakes area. Ideal for those seeking picture-perfect countryside among rolling tree-covered hills, valleys and wooded lakeside towns with their little picturesque churches, all dominated by three stupendous lakes, the Truman, Stockton and Pomme de Terre, with literally thousands of quiet coves dotted around the 1,360 miles of unforgettable natural shoreline beauty, picturesque marinas and all the water sports you can think of.
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